Pickoffs from the windup?

[andrewm]

1. As an umpire, you should know that most coaches, especially at this level, don't know all the rules. I admit that I don't know all the rules, that's why I was reading them - at eteamz and at MLB.com. I also read this forum often to gain insight into baseball rules. This is our first full season in USSSA using OBR. Previously we played Cal Ripkin, which doesn't take leads.

2. The reason I'm asking this is because I've never seen a pickoff attempt from the windup. I can assure you that if our pitcher did this, most opposing coaches would go postal. I would hope the umpire would know the rules, but based on most of the umps I've seen around here, I'm not so sure. But, if this is a no-brainer to even the most rookie ump, I'll feel a whole lot better teaching our players this.